Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Emergency crews responded to a report of a person who fell through ice Thursday afternoon.
The call came in around 1 p.m., based on emergency radio traffic.
Officials have not released the person’s name.
Injuries were not confirmed in the initial reports.
Call the location near Paul Bunyan Park
Dispatch traffic placed the incident near the bridge by St. Michel Furniture.
The store sits along Paul Bunyan Drive in Bemidji.
Responders were directed to Paul Bunyan Park.
Radio traffic said the person was near the fishing pier by the water.
Subject warmed in a sheriff’s vehicle
Radio updates said a sheriff’s vehicle was used to warm the person.
The updates said crews pulled the person up to the vehicle.
An ambulance also responded to the scene.
Radio traffic suggested the person would be checked for hypothermia.
TRF News has requested more details from local authorities.
What to know about ice safety
Ice conditions can change fast, even on the same lake.
Current can thin the ice near bridges, channels, and shorelines.
The Minnesota DNR says there is no such thing as 100% safe ice.
The agency urges people to check the thickness often and use caution.
If you fall in, the DNR advises staying calm and turning back toward stronger ice.
Cold water can also cause cold shock and rapid loss of strength.
The National Weather Service warns that cold water can reduce your ability to act fast.
Where to find updates
City information is posted at ci.bemidji.mn.us.
Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office contact details are posted at co.beltrami.mn.us.
Ice safety guidance is available at dnr.state.mn.us.
Steps for surviving a fall through ice are posted at dnr.state.mn.us.
Cold water safety information is posted by the NWS at weather.gov.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.